Game Concept and Description
Ratchet & Clank is a series of 3D platform/shooter video games. The franchise has been developed primarily by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and the PlayStation 3 video game systems. The game follows the exploits of Ratchet (a humanoid creature known as a Lombax that is very handy with tools) and Clank (a diminutive sentient robot that befriends Ratchet) as they save the galaxy from various evil forces. The series is noted for its tongue-in cheek humor and the inclusion of many exotic and unique weapons and gadgets.

Game Release Date and Sales Performance
There are 7 games in the series:
Ratchet and Clank (PS2, November 2002)
Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando (PS2, November 2003)
Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal (PS2, November 2004)
Ratchet and Clank: Deadlocked (PS2, October 2005)
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP, February 2007; Available for PS2 on March 11th, 2008)
Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction (PS3, October 2007)
Secret Agent Clank (PSP, June 2008)
Ratchet and Clank is a global, multi-million selling franchise exclusively for the PlayStation platform.

Game Platform(s)
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Game Target Demo
All Ages

Marketing Initiatives
Extensive marketing support includes ads on National TV, print, online, viral/guerilla marketing, promotions, direct mail, full POP & merchandising support for nearly every title.